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Andrew Cohen
The author, Ottawa Citizen columnist, and Carleton University professor Andrew Cohen discusses his new book, Two Days in June: John F. Kennedy and the 48 Hours that Made History (Signal, 2014), with...
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Molly Peacock
The author Molly Peacock discusses her new collection of stories based on the letters of the alphabet: Alphabetique: 26 Characteristic Fictions (McClelland & Stewart, 2014), with Joseph Planta....
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Michael Christie
The author Michael Christie talks about his first novel, If I Fall, If I Die (McClelland & Stewart, 2015), growing up, agoraphobia, and more, with Joseph Planta. If I Fall, If I Die by Michael...
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Lorna Crozier
The distinguished poet and author Lorna Crozier discusses her new collection of poetry, The Wrong Cat (McClelland & Stewart, 2015), with Joseph Planta. The Wrong Cat by Lorna Crozier (McClelland...
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Jim Shepard
The acclaimed author Jim Shepard discusses his new novel, The Book of Aron (McClelland & Stewart, 2015), the Holocaust, writing, and more, with Joseph Planta. The Book of Aron by Jim Shepard...
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Guy Vanderhaeghe
The acclaimed author Guy Vanderhaeghe discusses his new collection of short stories, Daddy Lenin and Other Stories (McClelland & Stewart, 2015), his career and writing, with Joseph Planta. Daddy...
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Elizabeth Hay
The award-winning and bestselling author Elizabeth Hay discusses her new novel, His Whole Life (McClelland & Stewart, 2015), the mother-son relationship at the heart of the book, and its backdrop...
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John Higgs
The author John Higgs discusses his new book Stranger Than We Can Imagine: An Alternative History of the 20th Century (Signal, 2015), with Joseph Planta. Stranger Than We Can Imagine: An Alternative...
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Dan Gardner
The acclaimed and award-winning journalist Dan Gardner discusses the book he co-authored with academic Philip Tetlock, Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction (Signal, 2015), with Joseph...
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For this week’s Two P’s in a Podcast, Jackie Pierre and Joseph Planta discuss Jackie’s daughter’s birthday party, the death of Prince, and the workplace drama between Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan.
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JJ Lee
The journalist and menswear columnist JJ Lee discusses his critically acclaimed memoir, The Measure of a Man: The Story of a Father, a Son and a Suit (McClelland & Stewart, 2011), with Joseph...
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Michael Moss
The New York Times investigative reporter and Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Moss discusses his new book, Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us (Signal, 2013), with Joseph Planta. Salt Sugar...
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Barbara Allan
The dietician and educator Barbara Allan discusses diabetes, prediabetes and the new book she’s co-authored with Johanna Burkhard, The Diabetes Prevention and Management Cookbook: Your 10-Step Plan for...
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Conrad Black
The author, historian and former newspaper proprietor Conrad Black discusses his bestselling book, Flight of the Eagle: A Strategic History of the United States (Signal, 2013), with Joseph Planta....
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Nina Munk
The journalist and Vanity Fair contributing editor Nina Munk discusses Africa, aid and her new book, The Idealist: Jeffrey Sachs and the Quest to End Poverty (Signal, 2013), with Joseph Planta. The...
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Christina Johnson-Dean
The writer and historian Christina Johnson-Dean discusses the latest in the Unheralded Artists of BC series, The Life and Art of Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher (Mother Tongue Publishing, 2013), with Joseph...
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Claire Battershill
The writer and professor of literature at the University of Reading, Claire Battershill talks about her first book, the recently published short story collection, Circus (McClelland & Stewart,...
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Tom Flanagan
The noted academic and former advisor to Stephen Harper, Tom Flanagan discusses his new book, Persona Non Grata: The Death of Free Speech in the Internet Age (Signal, 2014), and more, with Joseph...
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Paula Todd
The journalist and broadcaster Paula Todd discusses her new book, Extreme Mean: Trolls, Bullies and Predators Online (Signal, 2014), with Joseph Planta. Extreme Mean: Trolls, Bullies and Predators...
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Ben Lerner
The author Ben Lerner discusses his new novel, 10:04 (McClelland & Stewart, 2014), writing, critical success, fiction, and more, with Joseph Planta. 10:04 by Ben Lerner (McClelland & Stewart,...
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David Halton
The journalist David Halton discusses the biography he’s written about his father, Dispatches from the Front: Matthew Halton, Canada’s Voice at War (McClelland & Stewart, 2014), with Joseph Planta....
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Conrad Black
The author and historian Conrad Black discusses his new book Rise to Greatness: A History of Canada from the Vikings to the Present (McClelland & Stewart, 2014), with Joseph Planta. Rise to...
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Conrad Black
The writer, historian, and former newspaper proprietor Conrad Black discusses the forthcoming Trump presidency, and his new collection Backward Glances: People and Events from Inside and Out (Signal,...
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Paul Watson
The Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author Paul Watson discusses his new book Ice Ghosts: The Epic Hunt for the Lost Franklin Expedition (McClelland & Stewart, 2017), with Joseph Planta. Ice...
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Rebecca Rosenblum
The author Rebecca Rosenblum discusses her novel So Much Love (McClelland & Stewart, 2017), and more, with Joseph Planta. So Much Love by Rebecca Rosenblum (McClelland & Stewart, 2017). Click...
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Scott Anderson
The war journalist and contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine Scott Anderson discusses his new book Fractured Lands: How the Arab World Came Apart (Signal, 2017), a look at the Middle East...
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Omar El Akkad
The writer and journalist Omar El Akkad discusses his first book, the novel American War (2017), with Joseph Planta. American War by Omar El Akkad (McClelland & Stewart, 2017). Click to buy this...
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Elaine Dewar
The award-winning journalist Elaine Dewar discusses her new book, The Handover: How Bigwigs and Bureaucrats Transferred Canada’s Best Publisher and the Best Part of Our Literary Heritage to a Foreign...
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Ken Dryden
The Hockey Hall of Famer, bestselling author, and former federal cabinet minister Ken Dryden discusses his new book Game Change: The Life and Death of Steve Montador (Signal, 2017), reforms to hockey,...
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David Chariandy
The author David Chariandy discusses his critically acclaimed novel Brother (McClelland & Stewart, 2017), and the themes of race, violence, family, and the future that are throughout the novel,...
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Sharon Bala
The author Sharon Bala discusses her first novel The Boat People (McClelland & Stewart, 2018), that looks at a father’s escape from Sri Lanka to Canada, where as he seeks asylum to find himself...
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Patrick Lane
The poet and writer Patrick Lane discusses his new novel Deep River Night (McClelland & Stewart, 2018), with Joseph Planta. Deep River Night by Patrick Lane (McClelland & Stewart, 2018). Click...
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Elizabeth Hay
The distinguished author Elizabeth Hay discusses her memoir All Things Consoled (McClelland & Stewart, 2018), a book about her childhood, her parents and their aging, with Joseph Planta. All Things...
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Allan Levine
The author and historian Allan Levine discusses his recent book Seeking the Fabled City: The Canadian Jewish Experience (McClelland & Stewart, 2018), with Joseph Planta. Seeking the Fabled City:...
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Ethan Lou
The journalist Ethan Lou discusses his new book on the COVID-19 pandemic Field Notes From a Pandemic: A Journey Through a World Suspended (Signal, 2020), with Joseph Planta. Field Notes From a...
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Lorna Crozier
The distinguished poet and writer Lorna Crozier discusses her new memoir Through the Garden: A Love Story (with Cats) (McCelland & Stewart, 2020), with Joseph Planta. Through the Garden: A Love...
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Justin Ling
The journalist Justin Ling discusses his new book Missing From the Village: The Story of Serial Killer Bruce McArthur, the Search for Justice, and the System That Failed Toronto’s Queer Community...
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Michael Moss
The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Michael Moss discusses his new book Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addictions (Signal, 2021), with Joseph...
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Jordan Abel
The writer, educator and poet Jordan Abel discusses his new book Nishga (McClelland & Stewart, 2021), with Joseph Planta. Nishga by Jordan Abel (McClelland & Stewart, 2021). Click to buy this...
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Lauren McKeon
The journalist and author Lauren McKeon discusses her new book Women of the Pandemic: Stories from the Front Lines of COVID-19 (McClelland & Stewart, 2021), with Joseph Planta. Women of the...
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Omar El Akkad
The journalist and writer Omar El Akkad discusses his new novel, What Strange Paradise (McClelland & Stewart, 2021), with Joseph Planta. What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad (McClelland &...
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Ivan Coyote
The storyteller and writer Ivan Coyote discusses their recent book Care Of: Letters, Connections, and Cures (McClelland & Stewart, 2021), a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award for...
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Alexander MacLeod
The writer Alexander MacLeod discusses his new collection of short fiction Animal Person (McClelland & Stewart, 2022), with Joseph Planta. Animal Person by Alexander MacLeod (McClelland &...
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Tsering Yangzom Lama
The writer Tsering Yangzom Lama discusses her debut novel We Measure the Earth With Our Bodies (McClelland & Stewart, 2022), with Joseph Planta. We Measure the Earth With Our Bodies by Tsering...
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Elamin Abdelmahmoud
The writer and broadcaster Elamin Abdelmahmoud discusses his memoir Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces (McClelland & Stewart, 2022), with Joseph Planta. Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces by...
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Marsha Lederman
The Globe and Mail’s Western Arts Correspondent Marsha Lederman discusses her new memoir Kiss The Red Stairs: The Holocaust, Once Removed (McClelland & Stewart, 2022), with Joseph Planta. Kiss the...
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Jen Sookfong Lee
The author and editor Jen Sookfong Lee discusses her new memoir Superfan: How Pop Culture Broke My Heart (McClelland & Stewart, 2023), with Joseph Planta. Superfan: How Pop Culture Broke My Heart...
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John Ibbitson
The award-winning, bestselling author, and Globe and Mail writer-at-large John Ibbitson discusses his new book The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson, and The Making of Modern Canada (Signal, 2023), with...
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Lorna Crozier
The distinguished poet and writer Lorna Crozier discusses her new collection of poetry After That (McClelland & Stewart, 2023), with Joseph Planta. After That by Lorna Crozier (McClelland &...
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Morgan Campbell
The journalist and writer Morgan Campbell discusses his new memoir My Fighting Family: Borders and Bloodlines That Made Us (McClelland & Stewart, 2024), with Joseph Planta. My Fighting Family:...
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